Polenta dinner
GILROY
– The Italian Catholic Federation is holding a Polenta Dinner at
St. Mary Hall on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ticket donations are $12
for adults and $5 for children under 12. The public is cordially
invited. All proceeds benefit ICF charities. For ticket
information, call 842-6065.
Help assault victims
GILROY – A 60-hour state certified domestic violence and sexual assault training will take place Tuesday, March 4 through April 12. The training, which will take place at Community Solutions, prepares people to volunteer with a domestic violence or sexual assault agency. Become a qualified domestic violence and sexual assault advocate and empower victims and help prevent further violence in our community. For registration and information, call Elizabeth Delgadillo, 846-4741.
Marvel at ‘clay clocks’
GILROY – The Gavilan College Art Department presents the exhibit “Clay Clocks” which will take place now through March 6 in the Gavilan College Art Gallery, Library Building, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. Admission is free. Parking on campus is 75 cents. There will also be a closing reception on Thursday, March 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. All clocks that are not marked with a red dot are available for sale, a portion of the proceeds will go toward the operation of the Gavilan College ceramics program and will be available to be taken on the final day of the exhibit.
‘Sugar’ auditions
MORGAN HILL – Auditions for South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Sugar” – a musical version of “Some Like It Hot” – will be held at the Maple Leaf RV Park, 15200 Monterey Highway on Friday, Feb. 28 (check in at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 1 (check in at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.). Bring a resume and picture. Be prepared to sing for no longer than one minute and bring sheet music. Wear clothes and footwear suitable for dancing. They are looking for “tappers.” Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings beginning March 11. Performances will be May 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, June 1, 6 and 7. Details: Jim Bray, (831) 628-3056 or Rich Kaiser, 778-5567.
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